2009 - Access to Online Information and Knowledge

Intellectual property rights

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Authored by: 

Jeremy de Beer

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University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law

Introduction

The issues of access to information and intellectual property (IP) rights are fundamentally intertwined. A properly calibrated IP system is one of several factors that can facilitate access to information by protecting incentives to create and disseminate content while simultaneously safeguarding the human rights of freedom of expression, communication and cultural participation. Equilibrium in IP law, policy and practice is affected by a number of key issues and institutions.

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Introduction: Access to online information and knowledge – advancing human rights and democracy

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Authored by: 

Achal Prabhala

Information and knowledge are crucial factors in human development. We are reminded of this constantly, from the “knowledge economy” we live in, to the emotional and financial power that information and communications technologies (ICTs) have over our lives. In the words of philosopher Francis Bacon, “Scientia potentia est” – knowledge itself is power. Present-day movements for access to knowledge and the right to information have their origins in this simple and arguably ancient idea.

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Preface to the 2009 Report

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Authored by: 

Anriette Esterhuysen
Manuela Monteiro

Freedom of expression and the free flow of information and knowledge are essential to democratic societies. Therefore the focus of this year’s  Global Information Society Watch (GISWatch) report is “access to online information and knowledge – advancing human rights and democracy”.

GISWatch aims to be a leading platform for civil society perspectives on the state of the information society. Through encouraging individuals and organisations to contribute, it also aims to strengthen and support networking platforms, and build capacity in research, analysis and writing.

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Latin America and the Caribbean: 2009 - Access to Online Information and Knowledge

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Centre for Technology and Society (Centro de Tecnología y Sociedad), University of San Andrés and University of Buenos Aires/National University of Quilmes

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http://www.udesa.edu.ar/
http://www.unq.edu.ar/
http://www.uba.ar

Authored by: 

Carolina Aguerre
Guillermo Mastrini

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Oldalak

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